PRODIVENCE, R.I. – The University of Connecticut women’s soccer team was unanimously selected the favorite in the American Athletic Conference preseason coaches’ poll for the upcoming 2016 season, as announced by the conference Tuesday.

Senior forward Rachel Hill (Rollinsford, N.H.) was voted the unanimous Preseason Offensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. This is her third time receiving the recognition overall. The 2015 Co-Offensive Player of the Year started in all 23 matches for UConn and led the team and the league with 36 points (16g, 4a). A 2015 NSCAA All-American First Team honoree, Hill was also a 2015 MAC Hermann Semifinalist.

Senior goalkeeper Emily Armstrong (Collegeville, Pa.) was named Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year for a second time in her career. In 2015, Armstrong was named the American Athletic Conference goalkeeper of the year after boasting an 18-4 record and 31 total saves in net. A main contributor to an undefeated season at home, Armstrong recorded eight solo shutouts and assisted two others.

Senior midfielder Stephanie Ribeiro (Pawtucket, R.I.) joined Hill and Armstrong on the Preseason All-Conference Team. The 2015 Midfielder of the Year, Ribeiro finished second on the team in points last season with 22 (7g, 8a). She was named to the NSCAA All-America Third Team in 2015.

The Huskies will kick off their regular season on Friday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. when they host Northeastern at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium in Storrs.